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Galilean Ministry·Recorded in 2 of 4 Gospels

Healing of the Centurion's Servant

MatthewLuke

A Roman centurion asks Jesus to heal his servant. Jesus marvels at the centurion's faith, saying he has not found such faith in all Israel, and heals the servant at a distance.

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Parallel Accounts

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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Matthew
8:5-13

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MarkNot recorded in this Gospel
Luke
7:1-10

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JohnNot recorded in this Gospel

Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain.

In Matthew the centurion speaks directly to Jesus; in Luke he sends Jewish elders and friends as intermediaries.

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Matthew

The centurion approaches Jesus directly and Jesus adds a saying about many coming from east and west to sit with Abraham.

Luke

The centurion sends Jewish elders who vouch for him as a synagogue-builder, then sends friends with his message of faith.

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Location
Capernaum
People
Commentary
Matthew 8
Read in Bible
Matthew 8:5-13
Phase in Jesus's Life
Galilean Ministry

The bulk of Jesus's public work centered in Galilee: calling of the Twelve, the Sermon on the Mount, parables, miracles, and growing opposition.

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Gospel Coverage
Matthew
8:5-13
Mark
not recorded
Luke
7:1-10
John
not recorded